The Company begins consumer commercialization strategy with initial retail launch planned for July 17^th.

Las Vegas, NV, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alternative Ballistics Corporation (OTCQB: ALBC) ("Alternative Ballistics" or the "Company"), a public safety technology company focused on next-generation less-lethal solutions, today announced the planned consumer retail launch of The Home Defense^™, the Company’s patented less-lethal self-defense system designed for responsible firearm owners. The Company anticipates initial retail availability beginning on July 17, 2026, subject to customary final launch preparations.